Obtain Obtained əbˈteɪn I Finally Copy Report Details

• to obtain advice/information/permission
• i finally managed to obtain a copy of the report.
• further details can be obtained by writing to the above address.
• to obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column.

obtain

1. to get something, especially by making an effort
• to obtain advice/information/permission
• I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report.
• Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address.
• To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column.
2. to exist
• synonym apply
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• These conditions no longer obtain.

Extra Examples

• Details of this offer can be obtained from any of our stores.
• It is necessary to obtain the patients’ consent.
• Such information is easily obtained from the Internet.
• The company claims to have obtained its database of names by legitimate means.
• The local authority may assist you to obtain alternative accommodation.
• goods which are difficult to obtain
• I finally manged to obtain a copy of the report.
• I’ve been trying to obtain permission to publish this material.

Verb Forms

• present simple I / you / we / they obtain
• he / she / it obtains
• past simple obtained
• past participle obtained
• -ing form obtaining

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Old French obtenir, from Latin obtinere ‘obtain, gain’.